Toronto to Joliet by train
Joliet lies 750 km (466 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 916 km (569 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Toronto | Joliet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 147,861 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Joliet Union Station, Joliet |
| Postal codes | M5A | 60431–60436 |
Clocks in Joliet are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 10 h 9 min journey lands only 9 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Joliet
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Toronto to Joliet
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Staying in Joliet
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Common questions
How far is Joliet from Toronto?
750 km (466 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto; by road roughly 916 km (569 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Joliet by train?
About 10 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Joliet?
Joliet is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Joliet?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.